When did dating get so impersonal? Last I looked, it was about meeting people. If you want to meet the opposite of a stereotype, you'll want to meet me. I've led an interesting life and and don't feel like I fit into any mold. I have a warm and sensitive personality; strong when necessary but always compassionate. It sometimes struggles with my sense of humor which sends out cross-signals to people just to get a laugh, but I'm working on it. I kid around quite a bit - always see the humor in things - but I also know when to be serious. I possess good common sense, and it helps me find my way without too many stumbles. I seem to misplace it when I need it most, and often I find it hanging around with my virginity and my sanity, neither of which can I seem to get back. I'm an anarchist, a liberal, and a non-conformist: I value my independence and respect yours. And I live by Groucho’s comment that, “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member,” although I think I'm breaking that rule by being on this site.

Among the things I like to do are learning new things, exploring, playing piano, boating, searching for old treasures and new adventures.... But mainly, I love to sail. To far-away places or just offshore; from sails to Caribbean islands to gunkholing around the mangroves; to Key West and back, or just out to the deep blue. Either way, just put me on my sailboat. Give me a breeze and a star to steer her by - I'll be a happy boy. Come with me... and we can explore many exotic places together.

I’m not into sports like most guys. I follow along with what happens and keep up with the local teams, but I'm no fanatic about any of them. I couldn’t tell you who plays third base for the Cardinals, and no, I didn’t catch that play on SportsCenter. Don’t tell, but I cram for a happy hour with my friends by reading the sports page so I don’t look like a geek. I do like to watch, but I’d rather play. I stay in shape but I'm no gym-rat.

Just to keep things fair, you should be forewarned: I am charming. I know - it’s a curse. It’s very subtle and somewhat hypnotic, and it kinda sneaks up on you. I won’t know I’m doing it, so I can’t help myself (or you). It spreads from my dimples, is carried on my words, and nestles itself inside your heart. Once you’ve been infected, nothing will ever be the same. Like Troyian tears, there is no cure.

I am looking to meet someone else who has no expectations other than possibilities. Let's trade some messages and see if we should move from this one-dimensional online world to something more multi-dimensional and real. If a relationship develops, then great - I'd love something long-term. Please, no wannabe's or psycho's or "normal" need apply. (You know who you are.) A good attitude with a sense of humor is mandatory. If you don't like carnival rides and roller coasters, are out of shape or overweight, and are not willing to haul the anchor rode from time to time, it's probably not gonna work out. Sorry.



If he looks like an idiot
and he sounds like an idiot,
don't let him fool you....

He really is an idiot. - Groucho


Sometimes you win; and sometimes you lose;
And sometimes you get rained out.
But you gotta get dressed for every game. - Me

First dates are a time to get acquainted, a time to see if she walks with a limp, to see if her wind-blown hair looks better tossled or coifed, and whether her voice matches the picture. That's why I like to take my dates to karaoke on the rooftop at the Tradewinds.

But I am open to suggestions.....